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Friday, April 27, 2012

Minimizing what you own doesn’t necessarily mean getting rid
of everything. It just means getting rid of excess stuff, making smarter
purchasing decisions, and embracing a lifestyle of increased simplicity. If
you’ve decided to become more of a minimalist when it comes to acquiring and
holding onto things for your home, you’ve made a wise decision. Here are some
of the many benefits of making this lifestyle change:

1. You’ll have to clean less often – The fewer things you
own, the less time you’ll have to spend organizing those things. Since a large
part of the cleaning most people do involves organizing things and putting
those things in a proper place, this is a huge advantage. Only owning what’s
essential also cuts down on the amount of time you’ll need to spend dusting
things.

2.You’ll spend less
money – Taking a minimalist approach means that you buy things less
frivolously. You only buy what you need, so you end up saving all the money you
would have spent buying excess, non-essential things.

3. You’ll have more space – When you minimize what you own,
you have more space in your home for living. Getting rid of that old loveseat
and sticking to one sofa in your living room will give the kids some extra
space to sit on the floor and play. Clearing everything off your kitchen
counters will give you some extra space to cook. Getting rid of all the extra
pillows on your bed will give you some extra space to sleep. Having more space
in your home will help you feel liberated to do what you like.

4. You’ll have more time – Going out to the store regularly
to pick out new things for your home takes time. Spring cleaning each year and
getting rid of all the things you bought but don’t really use also takes time.
You can spend the time you don’t spend shopping, organizing, and de-cluttering
doing things you enjoy and enriching your life.

5. You’ll have peace of mind – Ask
anyone who’s embraced a more minimalistic lifestyle, and they’ll tell you that
they have a better outlook on life. The less you own, the fewer distractions
there will be in your life. So, you can focus less on taking care of things and
focus more on taking care of yourself and your loved ones.

Author’s Bio: Ryan Franklin is a home organizer and guest
blogger who writes about minimalism, organization, simplifying before
relocation, and when to hire cross
country movers.